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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 444.62 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 444.62 and 244.76 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 444.62 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/444.62 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 444.62 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 108,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,823.58/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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